Cynthia Michelle Phillips, 37, was shot and killed in her Central Point, Oregon home on November 11, 2014. The suspect identified by law enforcement was her husband, James Wayne Phillips, who was 45 at the time. Authorities say the fatal shooting occurred after James Phillips, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, retrieved a handgun from a closet and the firearm discharged during a confrontation, mortally wounding Cynthia.

James Phillips was arrested and initially charged with murder. He later pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in a plea agreement with the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office, admitting he recklessly caused his wife’s death, and received a 15-year prison sentence. The plea means some details of the moments before the shooting were not presented at a public trial.

Anyone who knew Cynthia or has information about her life or the household is asked to share what they remember.